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An Isle of Man Bank customer lost nearly £200,000 after fraudsters impersonated the bank's fraud team and convinced the victim to purchase gold and send it via mail to London; the scam succeeded because it coincided with the customer's genuine card problems, making the call seem legitimate. The Cyber Security Centre's report for late 2024 also documented additional fraud cases including a £200,000 cryptocurrency scam, sextortion attempts, smishing schemes, and fake Facebook travel offers, with 2,721 suspicious emails reported to authorities and recommendations emphasizing independent verification and family communication about financial matters.
cnet.com
"Brushing" scams involve criminals sending unexpected packages containing inexpensive items and QR codes to victims' addresses; when scanned, these codes direct recipients to fake websites designed to steal sensitive information like credit card numbers and Social Security numbers, or the packages are used to generate fake positive reviews for third-party sellers. Victims should avoid scanning QR codes, file fraud reports with retailers, monitor their credit reports, and update passwords if compromised. The scam puts recipients at risk of identity theft and reveals their personal information to criminals, even if they keep the free items.
justice.gov
A 42-year-old Vermont woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud for defrauding an elderly victim of over $84,000 by building a false friendship, obtaining power of attorney, and misappropriating funds from the victim's home sale to purchase a house and vehicle in her own name. Russell used manipulation tactics including calling the victim "mom" and falsing claims about losing a child to gain the victim's trust as the victim's health declined. Sentencing is scheduled for June 12, 2025.
bostonglobe.com
The Boston Globe is seeking stories from Massachusetts residents aged 65 and older who have been victims of financial fraud, particularly schemes involving fake online romances or cryptocurrency ATM deposits. The publication is collecting accounts directly from victims and their families to understand the impact of these scams and has established confidential reporting channels through data reporter Scooty Nickerson and journalist Adria Watson.
crimestoppers.ns.ca
Halifax Regional Police are warning seniors about an ongoing bail bond scam in which callers impersonate family members claiming to be in jail and demand bail money, with suspects sometimes arranging in-person pickups at victims' homes. Police are seeking public assistance identifying a suspect described as a man aged 30-40 wearing black clothing and a mask, possibly traveling in a white SUV, and remind the public that law enforcement will never collect bail money in person and to hang up on such calls without providing financial information.
uexpress.com
Elderly homeowners, who control approximately $14 trillion in housing wealth, are prime targets for financial exploitation, with older adults losing around $28.3 billion annually to fraud according to AARP, and banking institutions filing over 155,000 elder financial victimization reports in the 12-month period ending June 2023. Perpetrators range from family members (who commit two-thirds of verified cases) to unscrupulous loan officers, contractors, and professionals who exploit seniors through reverse mortgages, fraudulent loans, and asset mismanagement. Family members and friends of elderly individuals should actively discuss financial decisions with seniors—particularly regarding home equity loans, reverse mortgages, an
justice.gov
Former Rhode Island attorney Peter P.D. Leach was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme in which he forged client signatures, misappropriated settlement funds for personal expenses, and deceived clients about case status and payment of their bills between 2014-2019. Leach was also convicted of tax evasion for concealing over $540,000 in cash withdrawals from his client trust account and making false statements to the IRS. He was ordered to pay $299,774.41 in restitution to defrauded clients and an additional $320,622.76 in back taxes to the IRS.
okcfriday.com
This educational piece highlights the growing threat of digital-age scams targeting older adults, noting that adults aged 60+ filed over 100,000 complaints in 2023 resulting in losses exceeding $3.4 billion. The article identifies common scams including phishing, Medicare and health insurance fraud, and tech support scams, and recommends protective measures such as staying skeptical of unsolicited communications, never sharing personal information online, monitoring finances, and reporting suspected fraud to appropriate authorities including the FBI, FTC, and Medicare watchdog agency.
pasadenanow.com
California's Insurance Commissioner and Los Angeles County District Attorney announced a joint initiative to combat insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors, combining consumer education with enhanced prosecution efforts. The Department of Insurance has deployed teams to educate residents about their rights, verify contractor licenses, and enforce regulations including a mandatory seven-day waiting period before public adjusters can solicit business in disaster zones. Since 2019, the Department has distributed over $550 million statewide for fraud investigations and prosecutions, with free insurance support workshops being offered to help survivors understand claims processes and avoid common scams.
ein.az.gov
The FBI warned that scammers exploit disasters and mass casualty events—such as the New Orleans terrorist attack and Los Angeles wildfires—by impersonating charitable organizations and celebrities to solicit fraudulent donations, sometimes using AI to increase legitimacy. In 2024, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received over 4,500 complaints reporting approximately $96 million in losses to fraudulent charities, crowdfunding accounts, and disaster relief campaigns. The FBI advises verifying charity legitimacy through official registries, being suspicious of urgent payment requests from unknown individuals, and avoiding unsolicited communications claiming to represent disaster victims.
geaugamapleleaf.com
The Ohio Attorney General's Office provided guidance on recognizing common scams that disproportionately target seniors, who represent 15% of the population but account for more than 30% of reported fraud. Key red flags include requests for wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or immediate payment; unsolicited calls creating urgency or fear (such as impersonating the IRS or Social Security); phishing for personal information; and contractor scams requiring large upfront payments. The office recommends verifying caller identity independently, remembering that scammers can spoof phone numbers, and following the principle that if something sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
infosecurity-magazine.com
Truth Social has become a hub for online scams including phishing, advance fee fraud, romance scams, and cryptocurrency investment fraud, with security researchers receiving over 30 scam messages within hours of creating a test account. A Central European threat actor alone distributed over 500 phishing messages impersonating brands like Netflix and Spotify to steal login credentials since March 2024, while the platform's large interest-based groups (some with 100,000+ members) enable scammers to target victims at scale with upfront payment requests ranging from $250 to $1,000. Social media scams broadly have generated $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, according to the
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A 53-year-old French woman lost her life savings of $850,000 to scammers posing as Brad Pitt through fake social media accounts, AI-generated images, and WhatsApp messages, who claimed the actor needed money for medical treatment. After revealing her story on French television, she faced severe online harassment and mockery, prompting the network to withdraw the interview to protect the vulnerable victim. The case illustrates how artificial intelligence has increased the sophistication of romance scams, with the FTC reporting over $1 billion in romance scam losses affecting 64,000 Americans in 2023 alone.
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A 53-year-old French interior designer lost $850,000 to a romance scammer who impersonated Brad Pitt, claiming frozen bank accounts and medical expenses over the course of a year-long online relationship. Brad Pitt responded by warning fans to avoid unsolicited online messages from celebrities and to recognize this as a common catfish scheme, noting this was not the first time he had been impersonated for such frauds.
fortune.com
A French woman lost $850,000 to romance scammers who used fake social media accounts, AI-generated images, and WhatsApp messages to impersonate Brad Pitt over more than a year, convincing her to transfer her life savings by claiming the actor needed money for medical treatment. Brad Pitt's representatives responded by warning fans not to engage with unsolicited online contact from celebrities, particularly those without legitimate social media presence. This scam is part of a broader trend of AI-enabled celebrity impersonation fraud targeting fans, with similar incidents previously affecting Spanish victims and other celebrities like Johnny Depp.
newsweek.com
A 53-year-old French woman was scammed out of approximately $850,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt in a romance scam that began in 2023 through Facebook and continued over several years. The scammer used AI-generated images, love poems, and false claims about needing money for cancer treatment and bank access issues to manipulate the victim into sending increasingly large sums, leading her to eventually divorce her husband. The case highlights the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud, with Brad Pitt's representatives warning the public not to respond to unsolicited celebrity contact, as the actor maintains no verified social media accounts.
justice.gov
Mark Steven Diamond, a Chicago businessman, was sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for defrauding more than 100 elderly homeowners through a reverse mortgage and home repair scheme in which he tricked them into obtaining reverse mortgage loans and pocketed the proceeds without performing promised repairs. Diamond was ordered to pay $2.7 million in restitution, and four co-conspirators involved in originating loans and facilitating the fraud also pleaded guilty to their roles in the scheme.
chulavistatoday.com
Three individuals—Gemma Traya Austin (Chula Vista), Michael Cris Traya Sordilla, and Bryan Navales Tarosa (Philippines)—were arrested and federally charged for orchestrating a publishing fraud scheme that defrauded over 800 senior authors of nearly $44 million between 2017 and 2024. Operating through PageTurner Press and Media LLC and Innocentrix Philippines, the defendants solicited victims with false promises of publishing deals and Hollywood film adaptations, then convinced them to pay upfront fees for taxes and processing that were never legitimate. All three face charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and money laundering
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A South Florida woman received a fraudulent letter claiming she inherited millions from a late relative and was instructed to pay taxes and delivery fees to claim it; approximately 400 victims lost roughly $6 million in this transnational inheritance scam. Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, identified as a member of the crime ring operating across the United Kingdom, Spain, Nigeria, and Portugal, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing on April 14. Six other co-conspirators have already been convicted and sentenced in connection with the scheme.
justice.gov
Clifton C. James, a 50-year-old New Orleans resident, pled guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud involving false statements to obtain an $86,800 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and stealing $149,900 from the Small Business Administration through a fraudulent Economic Injury Disaster Loan application, which he then laundered by purchasing an automobile. James also filed a false tax return claiming only $1.00 in income for 2019 and faces sentencing on April 23, 2025, with potential penalties including up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines per charge.
usatoday.com
Three Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to running a scheme in 2023 that defrauded elderly Americans out of approximately $100 million through romance and elder fraud scams, using stolen gift cards to purchase Apple products that were stockpiled in a New Hampshire warehouse and shipped to China and Hong Kong for resale. The operation was part of a larger network of similar cells operating across the U.S., with investigators recovering $8 million in Apple products and additional counterfeit electronics during a warehouse search. This case demonstrates how proceeds from elder fraud and other scams fund organized crime operations abroad and fuel additional fraud schemes, including return fraud that costs retailers over $100 billion annually.
hoodline.com
Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud as part of a sophisticated inheritance scam that defrauded over 400 U.S. victims, many elderly, of more than $6 million. The scheme involved sending fraudulent letters posing as Spanish bank representatives claiming recipients were entitled to inheritances, then extracting upfront fees and taxes. Ogbata faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing in April 2024, and six international co-conspirators from the United Kingdom, Spain, and Nigeria have also been convicted in the international operation.
senatenj.com
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs held an educational seminar for over 150 senior residents at Holiday City Berkeley on January 14, providing information on scams and fraud targeting seniors along with state program resources. The event, organized at the request of state legislators, distributed three informational guides on identity theft, consumer shopping, and disaster-related scams. The 9th District Delegation has also introduced legislation (S-1887 and A-4593) to create a new criminal offense for financial exploitation of the elderly, with the Senate having unanimously passed S-1887.
cbsnews.com
A 53-year-old French interior decorator lost €850,000 ($850,000) to scammers who impersonated actor Brad Pitt using fake social media accounts, AI-generated images, and fabricated stories about kidney treatment and frozen bank accounts due to divorce proceedings. After the victim appeared on French television to share her story, she faced severe online harassment and mockery, prompting the network to remove the interview from its platforms to protect her wellbeing. The case illustrates how romance scams, increasingly sophisticated through AI technology, continue to target vulnerable individuals, with romance fraud losses in the U.S. exceeding $1 billion in 2023.
indianexpress.com
A 53-year-old French interior designer lost over €850,000 to a romance scam where a fraudster impersonated actor Brad Pitt using AI-generated videos and fake messages on Instagram, claiming to be in a relationship with her and later requesting money for medical treatment and customs fees. The victim, going through a divorce, was convinced by romantic poetry and fabricated hospital photos until she discovered authentic images of Pitt with another partner. This case is part of a larger pattern, with five individuals arrested in Spain in September 2024 for operating a similar Brad Pitt impersonation scam that defrauded two Spanish women of €325,000.
mitrade.com
A 53-year-old French interior designer was defrauded of $855,000 over 18 months in an AI-enabled romance scam where perpetrators impersonated actor Brad Pitt and his mother, using AI-generated photos and messages across multiple platforms before claiming he needed money for cancer treatment. The scammers exploited advances in artificial intelligence technology to create convincing fake profiles and communications, a tactic that has become increasingly common—with similar Brad Pitt impersonation schemes in Spain resulting in $350,000 in losses from two women in 2024. Romance scams globally caused over $652 million in losses in the US alone in 2023,
oig.ssa.gov
Joseph Beach, a 55-year-old West Virginia man, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for wire fraud after stealing $253,867.12 from his elderly father by misusing veteran's disability, retirement, and Social Security benefits that he managed as his father's fiduciary. Beach pleaded guilty in March 2024 and was ordered to pay full restitution plus serve three years of supervised release.
justice.gov
Miranda Rachel Briggs, 34, of Georgia pleaded guilty to wire fraud after falsely claiming to be the surviving spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran to fraudulently obtain approximately $129,000 in VA benefits and medical care. Briggs had divorced the veteran before his death in 2018 but subsequently filed false claims with the VA and Civilian Health and Medical Program, and even had herself named administrator of his estate by misrepresenting her marital status. She faces up to 20 years in prison plus restitution and financial penalties upon sentencing.
justice.gov
Three defendants—Gemma Traya Austin of Chula Vista and Michael Cris Traya Sordilla and Bryan Navales Tarosa of the Philippines—were charged with operating a book publishing scam that defrauded more than 800 elderly authors of approximately $44 million between September 2017 and December 2024. The scammers falsely represented that their company, PageTurner, could publish victims' books or sell them to major studios and streaming services, but demanded upfront payments for taxes and fees before any publication or optioning could occur. All three defendants face charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, with
thv11.com
A 28-year-old caregiver in North Little Rock, Arkansas pleaded guilty to elder abuse after striking an 82-year-old dementia and Alzheimer's patient at a senior living facility, leaving her with facial and forearm bruises. McClendon was sentenced to five years of probation and a $1,000 fine in Pulaski County Circuit Court.
patch.com
Three Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to wire fraud for operating a gift card scam cell in Concord, New Hampshire that stole $4.8 million in Apple products. The scheme involved hacking U.S. companies and targeting American citizens through romance and elder fraud schemes to obtain gift card numbers, which were then used to purchase electronics that were shipped overseas to China and Southeast Asia. Wu, Jiang, and Chen each face up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000, with sentencing scheduled for April.
identityweek.net
This is not an article suitable for the Elderus fraud research database. The content is a conference announcement and promotional page for Identity Week Europe 2026, featuring keynote speakers and sponsor highlights rather than reporting on a specific scam, fraud incident, or elder abuse case. While the page includes links to various security and fraud-related topics, no detailed incident information is provided to summarize.
fairfaxcounty.gov
Scammers are increasingly hiding malicious links in QR codes placed in unexpected locations to trick people into compromising their personal information or accounts. The article provides protective measures including verifying QR code sources before scanning, avoiding codes in unsolicited messages, using secure QR scanners, and maintaining strong security practices on devices. Victims of "quishing" (QR code phishing) scams should contact local police and file reports through the Financial Crimes Information and Online Reporting System (FiCOR).
atlantanewsfirst.com
A 93-year-old Georgia resident lost $109,000 after a scammer gained remote computer access by posing as an old friend, convincing him he needed to return an accidentally deposited $100,000. While Georgia's 2023 SPEAR Act allows the state to delay suspicious transactions for up to 25 days and has been used over 550 times, most banks remain under federal regulation and are not required to implement similar protections, leaving seniors vulnerable as Congress debates stronger federal safeguards.
miamiherald.com
Seniors, particularly homeowners age 62 and older who control approximately $14 trillion in housing wealth, lose around $28.3 billion annually to financial exploitation from various perpetrators including family members (who commit two-thirds of verified cases), contractors, loan brokers, and caregivers. Common scams involve fraudulent reverse mortgages, home equity loans, and home improvement schemes, with notable cases including a loan broker exploiting a widow with dementia and a hairstylist depleting three women's assets. Family members and friends should discuss major financial decisions with elderly relatives, ask critical questions about who benefits from transactions, and watch for red flags like isolation from family, missing statements
justice.gov
Joseph Beach, age 55, of West Virginia, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for wire fraud after fraudulently obtaining $253,867.12 from his elderly father while serving as the father's fiduciary. Beach misappropriated his father's veteran's disability, retirement, and social security benefits for personal use, and was ordered to pay full restitution and serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
journal-news.net
Joseph Beach, 55, of Inwood, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $253,867.12 from his elderly father while serving as his court-appointed fiduciary, misusing the father's veterans disability, retirement, and Social Security benefits. Beach pleaded guilty to wire fraud in March 2024 and was ordered to pay full restitution of $253,876.12. The case highlights financial exploitation by family members, which the National Coalition on Aging identifies as one of the most common forms of elder abuse, causing an estimated $28.3 billion in annual losses nationwide.
justice.gov
Three Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their roles in a large-scale scheme that obtained fraudulent gift cards through hacking, romance scams, and elder fraud schemes, then used them to purchase approximately $4.8 million in Apple products for export to China and Southeast Asia. Naxin Wu, Mengying Jiang, and Mingdong Chen were members of a New Hampshire-based cell that deliberately operated in states without sales tax to maximize profits, with Wu responsible for $1.4 million, Jiang for $3 million, and Chen for $400,000 in fraudulent gift card purchases. Sentencing is scheduled for April 2025, with
sportskeeda.com
A 53-year-old French woman was defrauded of over $1 million by a scammer impersonating actor Brad Pitt through AI-generated images and fake text messages between February 2023 and 2024. The victim divorced her millionaire husband after the scammer proposed marriage, then sent $9,000 for customs fees and $800,000 from her divorce settlement after being told the actor needed money for kidney cancer treatment. She discovered the scam after seeing Brad Pitt with his actual girlfriend and filed a complaint in 2024; the scammer remains at large and the victim is undergoing treatment for severe depression.
newsweek.com
A 53-year-old French woman lost $850,000 to a romance scam involving AI-generated images of actor Brad Pitt, beginning in 2023 when a scammer posed as Pitt and his mother on Facebook and eventually convinced her to divorce her wealthy husband and send funds for alleged medical treatment and customs fees. The victim only realized the deception when she saw Pitt with his actual girlfriend; she subsequently filed a complaint in 2024 and sought treatment for severe depression, while the scammer remains at large. The case exemplifies the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud, with Americans losing over $108 million to AI scams annually and an average loss of $14,600
ca.news.yahoo.com
A 53-year-old French interior designer was defrauded of €830,000 (£700,000) by a scammer who used AI-generated images of Brad Pitt to pose as the actor on Instagram, claiming he needed money for cancer treatment. The scammer, who initially contacted her through an account impersonating Brad Pitt's mother, built a romantic relationship with the victim over more than a year, convincing her to divorce her husband before she discovered the fraud after reading media reports of Pitt's real-life relationships. The victim was left nearly destitute, forced to sell her furniture and seek mental health care, and has since launched a crowdfunding campaign
prnewswire.com
As of January 1, 2025, Medicare implemented a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap for prescription drugs under Part D, but scammers are exploiting this new benefit through fraudulent schemes including unsolicited calls requesting personal information, demands for upfront "processing fees" to qualify for the cap, and false claims requiring extra documentation or cards. The New York StateWide Senior Action Council warns seniors not to share personal information with unsolicited contacts, to verify Medicare statements, and to report suspected fraud to the NYS Medicare Fraud Helpline at 800-333-4374, noting that Medicare fraud costs taxpayers over $60 billion annually.
finance.yahoo.com
The New York StateWide Senior Action Council identified Medicare Prescription Drug Cap Scams as its January fraud alert, warning seniors about schemes exploiting the new $2,000 annual out-of-pocket prescription drug limit that began January 1, 2025. Common tactics include unsolicited calls requesting personal information, demands for upfront "processing fees" to access benefits, and claims that beneficiaries need additional cards or documentation. The council advises seniors to never share personal information with unsolicited callers, verify Medicare statements, and report suspected fraud to the NYS Medicare Fraud Helpline at 800-333-4374.
bethesdamagazine.com
A 26-year-old Rockville man, Ravinklejeet Mathon, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a gold bar scam targeting a 94-year-old Silver Spring resident who nearly lost $230,000. Mathon posed as a federal agent, convincing the victim his identity had been stolen and directing him to purchase gold bars for safekeeping; detectives disrupted the scheme by substituting metal tools for the gold bars during a sting operation and arrested Mathon when he attempted to pick up the package. This was Montgomery County's first conviction in a local gold bar scam, and the case reflects a broader pattern of organized international fraud targeting elderly victims.
liveindia.tv
Fraudsters in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh replaced legitimate QR codes at multiple shops (including a medical store and petrol pump) with codes linked to their own accounts, diverting customer payments away from business owners until an alert customer and staff discovered the scheme. The incident reflects a broader cybercrime crisis in the state, where cyber fraud cases—including "digital arrest" scams—resulted in losses exceeding ₹12.6 crore in 2024 alone, with only 5.74% recovered; police are investigating using CCTV footage while authorities advise shopkeepers to regularly verify their payment systems.
nij.ojp.gov
A National Institute of Justice-funded analysis of seized scammer databases containing records on over 1.3 million victims from 1999-2018 found that older adults experienced disproportionate harm from mail fraud compared to younger victims. Victims in their 70s and 80s suffered more fraud incidents and lost significantly more money, with those in their 80s accounting for nearly 30% of total losses despite representing fewer than 15% of victims. The study also found that older adults were more likely to become repeat victims, with those in their 70s and 80s being 9% more likely to be defrauded again compared to victims in their 50s
wired.com
Internet scams cost Americans $12.5 billion in 2023, with Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud being the most prevalent scam in the UK, costing £459.7 million annually and involving fraudsters persuading victims to transfer money under false pretenses. Mastercard has developed AI-powered tools, including its Consumer Fraud Risk Tool and Decision Intelligence technology, that analyze transactions for fraud indicators and can block fraudulent attempts in 50 milliseconds, with UK banks using these systems reporting a 12 percent reduction in APP scam losses. The technology uses machine learning and generative AI to detect emerging fraud patterns while protecting consumer privacy and could prevent nearly £100 million in scam-relate
newsbreak.com
On January 9, 2025, Tulare Police arrested 28-year-old Hailong He in connection with an investment scam that defrauded an elderly victim of $130,000. The suspects posed as a trading company and used a fictitious phone application to convince the victim to invest money, arranging in-person cash pickups at his home and pressuring him for an additional $90,000 under false pretenses of account closure fees. Police conducted surveillance and apprehended the suspect during a planned third transaction, charging him with Financial Elder Abuse, Theft Under False Pretenses, and Grand Theft.
classicrock961.com
Texas law enforcement is warning residents about four active scams targeting the state, with particular focus on impersonation scams where criminals falsely claim to be police officers, sometimes spoofing legitimate police phone numbers, and demand payment for alleged outstanding debts or missed court appearances to avoid arrest. One victim lost $9,500 in Bitcoin to this scam; police advise that legitimate law enforcement never requests payment by phone and recommend hanging up on suspicious callers and contacting your local non-emergency police line to verify.
justice.gov
A Slidell, Louisiana chiropractor, Dennis Michael Peyroux, pled guilty in January 2025 to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud after billing Medicare approximately $3.3 million (reimbursed $3.2 million) for over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits that were not requested or eligible for reimbursement. The scheme involved purchasing Medicare beneficiary information and fabricated recordings, misusing a former nurse practitioner's credentials as the referring provider, and billing for thousands of false claims over a six-month period starting in November 2022. Peyroux agreed to pay $3.2 million in restitution, with over $